Support on offer for Somerset rough sleepers as emergency protocol triggered
ROUGH sleepers in Somerset are being offered support during soaring temperatures across the county. Somerset Council’s Severe Weather Emergency Protocol...
UK solar eclipse 2026: When to see it – and how to watch it safely
THE south west is set to be plunged into darkness between 6pm and 8pm on Wednesday evening (August 12) during...
Amber heat alert issued for south west as temperatures set to hit 33C
AN AMBER heat alert has been issued for the south west as temperatures continue to soar this week. The UK...
Busy Wincanton road to close for water works – with bus stop changes
A BUSY Somerset road is to close later this month for roadworks - affecting a popular bus route. Travellers are...
Rogue mechanic Mark Douglas Lowe jailed after scamming customers across 10 counties
A ROGUE Dorset-based mechanic who scammed customers across the country has been jailed for his conman antics. Dorset Police detectives...
Ambitious plan for new community-led development at huge former school site
A COMMUNITY-LED bid to transform a derelict former school site into a mixed-use campus offering opportunities for "lifelong learning". The...
Get your nominations in to celebrate young Somerset business leaders
BUDDING business talent is being recognised in a special awards event - with the deadline for nominations looming. People have...
Man jailed after abusing service station staff and trying to drive drunk with a child in the car
A MAN who abused workers at a Wiltshire service station before attempting to drive off drunk - with a child...
Spinal clinic at Yeovil hospital saw more than 300 patients in first year – with more planned
A SPINAL care service at Yeovil District Hospital - the first at the site for a generation - has welcomed...
Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance medic part of record-breaking row
AN RAF doctor who works alongside the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA) has helped set a new Guinness World...
